How many renters in Jamestown, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.8% (±5.9 points) of renting households in Jamestown, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.8% (±5.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.6% (±5.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.7% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Jamestown
| Share of income spent on rent | Jamestown | Chautauqua County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.6% (±3.9 points) | 17.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±3.3 points) | 14.1% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.4% (±3.1 points) | 9.2% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.7% (±4.5 points) | 9.7% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.2% (±3.1 points) | 10.1% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.6% (±5.0 points) | 39.4% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Jamestown against Chautauqua County, its state and the nation
| Jamestown | Chautauqua County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.8% (±5.9 points) | 49.5% (±3.6 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.6% (±5.0 points) | 39.4% (±3.1 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.7% (±2.1 points) | 29.7% (±1.7 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,416 (±$3,833) | $33,312 (±$3,028) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $759 (±$39) | $812 (±$21) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Jamestown, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Chautauqua County (49.5%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Chautauqua County, Jamestown ranks 9 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 335 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Jamestown
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | — | 51.8% (±5.9 points) | — |
| Village of Celoron | 2.2 mi | 56.1% (±24.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jamestown West | 2.4 mi | 45.5% (±24.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ellicott | 2.4 mi | 46.5% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Falconer | 2.5 mi | 49.6% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lakewood | 4.3 mi | 54.2% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Kiantone | 5.4 mi | 58.1% (±48.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Busti | 5.6 mi | 55.5% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frewsburg | 6.0 mi | 72.5% (±47.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Chautauqua County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Town of Gerry | 61.2% (±20.2 points) |
| 4 | Town of Cherry Creek | 60.5% (±43.7 points) |
| 5 | Town of Pomfret | 60.1% (±10.8 points) |
| 6 | Town of Kiantone | 58.1% (±48.9 points) |
| 7 | Town of Busti | 55.5% (±14.7 points) |
| 8 | Town of Carroll | 54.5% (±35.4 points) |
| 9 | Jamestown | 51.8% (±5.9 points) |
| 10 | Town of Arkwright | 50.0% (±67.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Dunkirk | 46.5% (±10.3 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Ellicott | 46.5% (±10.0 points) |
| 11 (tie) | Town of Hanover | 46.5% (±20.4 points) |
| 14 | Town of Harmony | 42.9% (±21.6 points) |
| 15 | Town of Sheridan | 42.1% (±27.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Chautauqua County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Jamestown
Are renters in Jamestown rent-burdened?
51.8% of renting households in Jamestown pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Jamestown spend on rent?
The median renting household in Jamestown, NY spends 30.7% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown city, Chautauqua County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown city, Chautauqua County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown city, Chautauqua County, New York
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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